Which wine pairs with Tiramisu?
Tiramisu; chilled preparation.
Tiramisu pairs best with a white wine (California, United States). The strongest recommendation is Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021, with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100. Hugel · Gewurztraminer Classic · 2022 and Louis Jadot · Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins · 2023 also pair very well.
Why these wines work
Tiramisu is a dish of high intensity. The right wine matches that intensity without overpowering the dish.
For all 3 recommendations, Sapreno gives the same reasons: The dish and wine intensities match.
The 3 recommendations range from 88 to 95 out of 100 in the Sapreno Match.
Pairs especially well with
- Sapreno Match95
Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021
White · Chardonnay · California, United States
Serving temperature 10–13 °C
Aroma "Creamy" meets "Vanilla".
- Sapreno Match90
Hugel · Gewurztraminer Classic · 2022
White · Gewürztraminer · Alsace, France
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Roasted" meets "Spicy".
- Sapreno Match88
Louis Jadot · Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins · 2023
White · Chardonnay · Burgundy, France
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Creamy" meets "Butter". Aroma "Roasted" meets "Toast".
Frequently asked questions
Which grape varieties pair with Tiramisu?
The top recommendations include Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.
Which white wine pairs with Tiramisu?
The best match is Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021 (California, United States), with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100.
Which red wine pairs with Tiramisu?
The best match is Marqués de Riscal · Reserva · 2020 (Rioja, Spain), with a Sapreno Match of 85 out of 100.
Which fortified wine pairs with Tiramisu?
The best match is Taylor's · LBV · 2019 (Douro, Portugal), with a Sapreno Match of 82 out of 100.
Which wine is less suited to Tiramisu?
At the bottom of the Sapreno ranking is a white wine. The reason: The wine is noticeably lighter than the dish. The aromas clash. So the type of wine alone does not decide; the profile of the individual wine does.
At what temperature should the wine for Tiramisu be served?
Kendall-Jackson · Chardonnay Reserve · 2021 is best served at 10 to 13 °C.